Goalmouth

Full definition of goalmouth

Noun

1. (sports) The area in front of the goal.
• 2011, February 1, Saj Chowdhury , Sunderland 2 - 4 Chelsea, There were still 20 minutes remaining but the pace refused to relent. Kalou should have scored his second of the night after he was released by Anelka but his side-foot effort from inside the area struck both posts before spinning away from the goalmouth.